BEST PRINTER FOR CONTINUOUS INK SYSTEM (CIS)


Different people may have different printing needs that is why there are so many printers available in the market today to cater to each specific need.  However, if you are like most people, you are probably confused which printer to buy, especially if it's your first time to own an inkjet printer. So, most of our customers ask us which printer is most compatible with the Continuous Ink System (CIS)?

We've collected a general GUIDE that you can use when buying a printer to be converted to Continuous Ink Sytems. Please note that these are just a GUIDE based on our own experience and that you're specific experience may be different based on other factors such as volume of printing, printing frequency, printer care and maintenance, etc. One thing we know for sure though, if we take proper care of our printer, it will definitely last longer.

So, if you are just in the process of buying a new printer, below are the top printers that are most compatible with Ink All-You-Can System and their corresponding advantages and disadvantages:

EPSON T10

best printer for ciss epson t10

General Advantages:

  • Most compatible with Ink All-You-Can Systems
  • Great resolution (up to 5760 dots-per-inch)
  • Printer head is more durable compared with Canon Printer

General Disadvantages:

  • Printer head is attached to the printer so if it's damaged, you need to replace the printer
  • Slower printing compared to Canon

CANON PIXMA IP1980

General Advantages:

  • Compatible with Ink All-You-Can Systems
  • Faster printing compared with Epson T10

General Disadvantages:

  • Cartridge head is disposable and not designed for heavy printing so you need to replace it every now and then.  Original cartridge will cost around P1,000.
  • More prone to ink leakage compared to Epson, especially during transfer of printer from one place to another or if the Ink System is placed above the printer.

Overall, if you are not so much concerned with speed, it's more economical in the long-term to buy Epson printer.  However, if you need faster printing and it's ok for you to buy a new cartridge every now and then (when the cartridge wears out), you can go for Canon printer.

 

ON MULTI-FUNCTIONAL OR 3-IN-1 PRINTERS

How about multifunctional printers like 3-in-1 printers with photocopy and scan functions?

Yes, 3-in-1 printers can be installed with Ink All-You-Can System.  However, we generally ask the customer if they really need the scanning and photocopying functions that much.  The reason is that generally speaking, multi-functional printers are more prone to damage/errors compared to single-function printers and they are harder to troubleshoot.  If the customer really needs scanning as an everyday function, it is best for him/her to purchase a scanner separately.  That way, both printing and scanning can work at the same time (which saves time) and if one equipment malfunctions, the other one will continue to function properly. 

But then again, it’s the call of the customer.  If he/she really wants to buy a 3-in-1 printer, we will happily install it with Ink All-You-Can System.  Needless to say, we also have a lot of customers who enjoy unlimited printing and unlimited savings using Ink All-You-Can to their 3-in-1 printers.

Need more information? Send us a message and we'll be happy to help. :)